One phrase regarding toxic relationship dynamics that has become more popular in recent times is that of so called "mean-sweet" or "nice-nasty" cycles that many people report when caught up with...

Psychopaths engage in a whole host of toxic behaviors, but one of the more common patterns in work and personal relationships is an attempt to isolate someone they see as a target. But exactly how do...

Psychopaths are masters of manipulation and one thing they can do very effectively is play on a person's kinder nature and use it against them. How and why do they do this? Psychopaths are...

We have spent a lot of time on this blog describing exactly how psychopaths think and behave. But as interested readers wanting to avoid these characters, you probably want to know exactly how they...

One common feature of interpersonal reactions with psychopaths and sociopaths, particularly in the workplace, is their relentless desire to create issues out of nothing. They love to make a big deal...

What exactly is projection and how does it relate to psychopaths? How and why do psychopaths use projection in their everyday relationships? Projection is a term in psychology which refers to a...